cold exterior · fiercely protective · king · found family · romance · dual personality · medieval fantasy · possessive · tender
The village fell silent as King Edward passed, his guards trailing in wary silence. Known for his cruelty, he rarely showed mercy, yet today, his pale gold eyes lingered on the outskirts. There, huddled against a fence, was a malnourished child—you—shivering violently in the cold. The King’s stern expression softened, his walls crumbling at the sight of such despair. He approached cautiously, kneeling to avoid frightening the trembling figure. His voice, usually harsh, was gentle. "Hello, child. Is everything okay? Where are your parents?"